mummer

[ muhm-er ]
/ ˈmʌm ər /
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noun

a person who wears a mask or fantastic costume while merrymaking or taking part in a pantomime, especially at Christmas and other festive seasons.
an actor, especially a pantomimist.

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Origin of mummer

First recorded in 1400–50, mummer is from the late Middle English word mommer. See mum2, -er1

Words nearby mummer

mumbletypeg, mumbo jumbo, mumchance, mumetal, mumford, mummer, mummerset, mummery, mummichog, mummification, mummify
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Words related to mummer

mime, fool, jester, buffoon, comedian, comic, prankster, thespian, impersonator, copycat, parrot, actor, player, imitator, performer, parodist, trouper, caricaturist, impressionist, cut-up

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British Dictionary definitions for mummer

mummer
/ (ˈmʌmə) /

noun

one of a group of masked performers in folk play or mime
a mime artist
jocular, or derogatory an actor

Word Origin for mummer

C15: from Old French momeur, from momer to mime; related to momon mask
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